4 Welcome to the National News
6 Committee Reports
8 Pegasus Award - JoEllen Finerfrock
17 Board Meeting Highlights
18 Events Calendar
20 Lifetime Superior Achievement Program
21 Trail Rider Awards Program
22 Show Sheets and Event Flyers
25 Trainer Directory
NATIONALNEWS
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATION
MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
4 Welcome to the National News
6 Committee Reports
8 Pegasus Award - JoEllen Finerfrock
17 Board Meeting Highlights
18 Events Calendar
20 Lifetime Superior Achievement Program
21 Trail Rider Awards Program
22 Show Sheets and Event Flyers
25 Trainer Directory
2025 NWHA Officers
President Shannon Gibbs ( NC )
Vice President Morgan Head ( TN )
Treasurer JoEllen Finerfrock ( GA )
Secretary Lori Snyder-Lowe ( OH )
Office Manager Cassidie Stevens ( PA )
Past President Jim Potter ( OH )
2025 Regional Directors Kyle Elliott ( TN ) Dana Kanstul ( CA ) Carol Lamberson ( TN ) David Mesimer ( NC ) Alex Ostrum ( OH ) Zach Parsons ( TN ) Mag Ranft ( OH ) Leah Terrell ( IN )
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